hasbrialeblog: Devil Anthem

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Devil Anthem

Devil ANTHEM. (デビルアンセム) is a Japanese idol group debuted on December 29, 2014. They consider themselves to be a two-faced idol group that likes to switch between their Angel and Devil selves. The "." at the end of group's name symbolizes "putting an end to this idol industry". The group's nickname is "Devian" (デビアン).

As the groups name suggests, everything they do be it songs, live performances, costumes are all inspired the same concept including the costume color which is red including horns. The performance is very wacky and wild, but you can't call that as Evil, performed by Cute Angels. Devil Anthem are produced by Imaki Sasa. Their record label is Youthsource Records and are promoted by Asia Promotion Agency.

The music is influenced by Genres: J-Pop, Dance-Pop, Electropop. This is one group you cannot skip listening to. They don't really have a signature tune to their songs as most of it you must have listened to from other JPop Idol groups but what makes it special is in their vocals. They are brilliant in singing and give top notch performance in each of their songs. They are similar to FESTIVE in a way who are very professional in their work. That keeps them apart from wannabe amateur Idols.

Members:

All the members of Devil Anthem are also aspiring models, actresses and talent.

Currently the group has 5 members:

Takekoshi Kurumi (竹越くるみ) (Original Member)

Hashimoto Yume (橋本侑芽) (Joined July 1, 2016)

Ando Kaede (安藤楓) (Joined July 1, 2016)

Takemoto Airi (竹本あいり) (Joined August 5, 2017)

Mizuno Akira (水野瞳) (Joined October 13, 2018)

Former Members:

LIM (Graduated April 5, 2015)

RIRIKA (Graduated June 26, 2016)

NANOHA (Graduated July 2017)

SATSUKI (Graduated December 3, 2017)

AI (Joined April 24, 2015; Graduated October 8, 2018)

Fujisawa Hiyori (藤澤ひより) (Joined April 26, 2021; Graduated September 30, 2022)

Top 15 Songs

Best Songs/MVs:

God Bless You (from Album: God Bless You is a Two Tuned, Rocking and Pounding Song, very BabyMetal like and 2nd Part of the Tune sounds similar to their song Karate! The MV sees a clever incorporation of generative AI technology, brilliant transitions between the members' faces and animated AI figures, thus giving it a more visually impressive experience complementing the song's powerful beats and rocking vibes.)

モンブラン TO GO (from Album: God Bless You is a very groovy summer Pop Song.)

ar (from Album: ar Summer time 2023 ep is another Two Tuned Groovy Pop song and reeks Kawaii JPop cuteness and the members looks very angelic in their beautiful white costumes. Awesome song, one of their best.)

Fantastic90 (from SINGLE:「Fantastic90」is another JPop cute song with some graphics celebrating Summer Time. Wonder what Fantastic90 actually means?)

Reflect Winter (from Single: Reflect Winter is a song celebrating the spirit of the Winter Season. Another JPop Default Pop number.)

UP (from Album: Right Now is a Video Game based American sounding Japanese Pop song with a good dose of Graphics Eyewash.)

Fake Factor (from Album: Fake Factor is a rhythmic Pop song with brilliant beats and rocking guitar strums with electronic bits punctuating the song.)

Emotional (Album: Right Now)

Fever (from Album: Right Now is their cutest JPop song as they stroll through streets of Tokyo Markets and other popular places. They even catch a Limo ride in the middle.)

Like a 熱帯夜 (from Single: Like a 熱帯夜 is a very pop'ish song from their earlier works features colored light rays in a dark room where they dance away to Electronic and Dance tunes.)

Sub / Solo Songs:

竹越くるみ from Devil ANTHEM./「Say Good Bye」MV - performed by Kurumi Takekoshi.

This is a really awesome song that gives a good musical vibe as it has the dual note of Bass and Drum Beats. Kurumi is seen immersed in a virtual world and dancing merrily. She has given a top notch performance both on vocals/singing and also the visual appeal in the Music Video.

竹越くるみ from Devil ANTHEM./「REAL FREE」MV - performed by Kurumi Takekoshi.

Other Songs:

Sutoreraido (Album: SS)
Yukai Dancer (Album: Right Now)
Kokorokara (Album:Right Now

More to be explored... Check back later.

Discography:

Singles

[2015.08.04] Devil ANTHEM. ~Kimi no Heart wo Seifuku Chu~ (Devil ANTHEM. ～キミのハートを征服中～)
[2015.12.15] Kakusei WOW WOW (覚醒WOW WOW)
[2016.08.02] Last to go!! (らすとご!!)
[2017.10.24] EMOTIONAL
[2018.05.23] Like a Nettaiya (Like a 熱帯夜)
[2018.07.02] ALRIGHT
[2018.11.21] Etto ne Remishii (えっとねれみしー)
[2019.09.18] DAYS
[2020.06.24] Sora Seed (ソラシド)
[2020.09.09] VS
[2020.11.25] UP
[2022.02.15] Reflect Winter
[2022.07.26] Fantastic90
[2022.11.08] LOVE ~Goku~ (LOVE～極～)
[2023.05.31] ar